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20 November | Asian Ceramics & Works of Art
Auction date
Thursday 20 November 2025
10:00
- 14:00 GMT
A Japanese Silver Mounted Plique-A-Jour ( Shotai Shippo) Bowl
Early 20th Century
Decorated With Branches Of White Cherry Blossom On A Green Ground, 10.75cm Diameter £400-600
Thursday 20 November
Lots 1101 - 1273 Asian 10am
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Lot 1149
Sold
A BRONZE FIGURE OF A DEITY
Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 19th century
Standing holding a child in his arms, with moustache and pointed headress, 12.5cm high
Standing holding a child in his arms, with moustache and pointed headress, 12.5cm high
A hole to the sole of each foot
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1150
Sold
A BRONZE FIGURE OF RAMA
Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 19th century
Standing in tribhanga, with left hand raised. a quiver behind his right shoulder, his head with a tall headress surmounted by a bud finial, 21cm high
Standing in tribhanga, with left hand raised. a quiver behind his right shoulder, his head with a tall headress surmounted by a bud finial, 21cm high
Small dent to tip of nose. Otherwise in overall good condition
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1151
Sold
FOUR HINDU BRONZE IMAGES (4)
India, 19th century
Two depicting Krishna, the third the monkey god, Hanuman, the fourth a Bastar figure of Ganesha, sizes 6cm to 11.4cm high
Two depicting Krishna, the third the monkey god, Hanuman, the fourth a Bastar figure of Ganesha, sizes 6cm to 11.4cm high
Each figure of Krishna is in overall good condition. The figure of Hanuman has a small chip to one…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1152
Sold
A BRONZE FIGURE OF SRI DEVI (2)
Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 19th century
Standing in tribhanga on a raised lotus base, her left arm by her side, her right raised holding the stem of a lotus, her tall headress with bud finial, 18cm high; together with a smaller bronze figure of Sri Devi, 19th century, 12.7cm high
Standing in tribhanga on a raised lotus base, her left arm by her side, her right raised holding the stem of a lotus, her tall headress with bud finial, 18cm high; together with a smaller bronze figure of Sri Devi, 19th century, 12.7cm high
Both in overall good condition
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £250 - £350
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1153
Sold
THREE BRASS HANUMAN TALISMANIC PENDANTS (3)
Deccan, Southern India, 19th/20th century
Each in the form of an openwork roundel depicting the monkey god, Hanuman, carrying the magic herb, a five- headed cobra canopy above, 9cm to 13.7cm high
Each in the form of an openwork roundel depicting the monkey god, Hanuman, carrying the magic herb, a five- headed cobra canopy above, 9cm to 13.7cm high
The middle sized pedant has split through the border a 7 o'clock. Some overall typical wear
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1154
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A BRASS OPENWORK HANUMAN TALISMANIC PENDANT
Deccan, Southern India, 19th century
Of circular form, depicting the monkey god in relief, his right hand raised, his left holding the stem of the magic herb, a figure lying below, a seven-headed cobra canopy above with a diminutive figure with hands in anjali mudra, six lines of Telugu script on the reverse, 21cm by 18.5cm
Of circular form, depicting the monkey god in relief, his right hand raised, his left holding the stem of the magic herb, a figure lying below, a seven-headed cobra canopy above with a diminutive figure with hands in anjali mudra, six lines of Telugu script on the reverse, 21cm by 18.5cm
Small break and a dent to the rim at the bottom. Minor wear
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £400 - £600
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1155
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AN IZNIK POTTERY JUG
Ottoman Anatolia, early 17th century
Underglaze painted fritware, with bulbous body, waisted neck and flared rim, painted with bands of tulips alternating with carnations, 22.5cm high
Underglaze painted fritware, with bulbous body, waisted neck and flared rim, painted with bands of tulips alternating with carnations, 22.5cm high
Extensive glaze and enamel chips. Some light staining to the glaze around the handle
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £500 - £800
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1156
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AN IZNIK LARGE DISH
Ottoman Anatolia, first half 17th century
Painted in the centre with saz leaves, roses and tulips, the border with alternating flowers and leaves, 29.75cm diameter
Painted in the centre with saz leaves, roses and tulips, the border with alternating flowers and leaves, 29.75cm diameter
Haircrack to the rim which runs to the centre of the dish, approx. 18cm length, which then forks…
Hammer price:
£1,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1157
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AN IZNIK DISH
Ottoman Anatolia, circa 1600
Underglaze painted fritware, the centre with two saz leaves and stylised flowers, beneath a stylised wave and scrolling motif border, pierced hole for hanging, 26.5cm diameter
Underglaze painted fritware, the centre with two saz leaves and stylised flowers, beneath a stylised wave and scrolling motif border, pierced hole for hanging, 26.5cm diameter
The dish has been broken in four and glued. Haircrack from one of the breaks across the centre,…
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £500 - £700
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1158
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A KHMER BRONZE FRAGMENT OF UMA (2)
Cambodia, circa 12th century
Cast with her hands held in front, a padma in her left, 13cm high, wood stand
Cast with her hands held in front, a padma in her left, 13cm high, wood stand
Extensive losses. Some wear consistent with age
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1159
Sold
A SMALL GANDHARAN GREY SCHIST TORSO OF BODHISATTVA MAITREYA
Circa 2nd/3rd century
11.5cm high, perspex stand
11.5cm high, perspex stand
Repair to head. Some losses and wear consistent with ageProvenance: Private deceased estate.
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1160
Sold
A LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE MANDARIN-PATTERN BOUGH POT (2)
Qianlong
Of quatrefoil form, decorated in polychrome enamels with panels of figures in an urban setting inside underglaze-blue foliate frames against an iron-red and gilt Y-diaper ground, the cover with five pierced receptacles, handles to side, 36.5cm high
Of quatrefoil form, decorated in polychrome enamels with panels of figures in an urban setting inside underglaze-blue foliate frames against an iron-red and gilt Y-diaper ground, the cover with five pierced receptacles, handles to side, 36.5cm high
Bough pot- some areas of restoration to the top of the neck. Some restoration around the top of the…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £700 - £900
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1161
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A TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA
Late 19th/20th century
Cast seated cross-legged on a circular lotus base, holding a vessel in her right hand, dark pigment to her hair, 19cm high
Cast seated cross-legged on a circular lotus base, holding a vessel in her right hand, dark pigment to her hair, 19cm high
Some wear to the dark pigment. Minor wear to the gildingProvenance: From a private deceased estate
Hammer price:
£36,000
Estimate: £300 - £400
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1162
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AN INDIAN GRECO-BUDDHIST GANDHARAN CARVED STONE HEAD
7th century AD or earlier,
The face adorned with a bindi, the hair fastened in typical manner, later hook on reverse for hanging, 17cm high
The face adorned with a bindi, the hair fastened in typical manner, later hook on reverse for hanging, 17cm high
Losses and weathering commensurate with ageProvenance: Private deceased estate.
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £400
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1163
Unsold
A VIETNAMESE CARVED WOOD GILT AND LACQUERED FIGURE OF GAUTAMA BUDDHA
North Vietnam, 17th/18th century
Modelled in seated virasana half-lotus pose, raised on a red lacquered base, 40cm high
Modelled in seated virasana half-lotus pose, raised on a red lacquered base, 40cm high
several significant splits, including horizontal and vertical extending full length of figure, wear…
Estimate: £500 - £700
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1164
Unsold
A PERSIAN QAJAR MINAKARI ENAMEL FOOTED BOWL
19th century
Painted with polychrome panels of birds and flowers against a scrolling foliate ground in blue and purple, 7.5cm high by 16.5cm wide
Painted with polychrome panels of birds and flowers against a scrolling foliate ground in blue and purple, 7.5cm high by 16.5cm wide
Wear commensurate with age and use, losses to foot
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1165
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A LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE OCTAGONAL BALUSTER VASE AND COVER (2)
Yongzheng
The sides enamelled with extensive river landscapes alternating with panels of flowers, vases and tables, against a black ground filled with flowers and tendrils, the cover surmounted by a biscuit Buddhist lion, 72cm high
The sides enamelled with extensive river landscapes alternating with panels of flowers, vases and tables, against a black ground filled with flowers and tendrils, the cover surmounted by a biscuit Buddhist lion, 72cm high
several areas of restoration including repainting and repairs to foot, cover and knop, extensive…
Hammer price:
£6,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1166
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A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN MALLET-FORM VASES (2)
Kangxi
Each body decorated with birds and prunus, the neck in the form of a double gourd with cafe au lait section 19.5cm high
Each body decorated with birds and prunus, the neck in the form of a double gourd with cafe au lait section 19.5cm high
One with loss and damage/repair to neck and mouth, the other with impact to mouth, and glaze…
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £200 - £400
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1167
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN JUG
17th century
With later European white metal mounts, the tapered cylindrical body decorated with two figures in a landscape scene 25cm high
With later European white metal mounts, the tapered cylindrical body decorated with two figures in a landscape scene 25cm high
Replacement cover, mounts are later, handle broken and repaired, firing crack to base extending…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1168
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A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN JUG (2)
Kangxi
With later European white metal/silver mounts (cover marked), the squat body decorated with cartouches of flowers beneath a slightly waisted neck painted with flower sprays, 19.5cm high
With later European white metal/silver mounts (cover marked), the squat body decorated with cartouches of flowers beneath a slightly waisted neck painted with flower sprays, 19.5cm high
Losses to rim, crack and loss to handle, glaze fritting to base rim, star crack to body
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1169
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN JUG (2)
Kangxi
With later European white metal mount, the body decorated with Buddhistic emblems and 'Hundred Antiques' 20cm high
With later European white metal mount, the body decorated with Buddhistic emblems and 'Hundred Antiques' 20cm high
Hair crack to mouth, approx. 1cm length, visible on the interior only, glaze fritting to spout,…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1170
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A SMALL CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN GU VASE
Kangxi
Decorated with flowering branches and rocks, 19cm high
Decorated with flowering branches and rocks, 19cm high
Base cracked/repaired, hair crack to body, losses to mouth and foot rim. Some staining to the glaze
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £120 - £180
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1171
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT, BITONG
Kangxi
The waisted sides painted with archaic vessels and Buddhist emblems above a chevron border, 14cm high
The waisted sides painted with archaic vessels and Buddhist emblems above a chevron border, 14cm high
In overall good condition with some minor fritting around the bottom rim. Minor wear,…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1172
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT, BITONG
Kangxi
The waisted sides painted with archaic vessels and Buddhist emblems above a chevron border, 14.5cm high
The waisted sides painted with archaic vessels and Buddhist emblems above a chevron border, 14.5cm high
Small chip to the rim, approx. 0.3cm by 0.2cm. Fine starcrack base which doesn't extend through to…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
20 November 2025
20 November 2025